City: Cuauhtémoc District
Top Things to do in Cuauhtémoc District
Top 10 Museums in Cuauhtémoc District, Mexico
Rising from the ruins of the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan, Mexico City offers a unique collision of contemporary city life and historic preservation. World-class museums, restaurants and parks rub shoulders with the remains of several cultures. The nightlife, the shopping and the history make it a must-see regardless of your travel style.
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1. Jose Clemente Orozco's Mural Series in the Escuela Nacional Preparatoria
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Calistogababe - Oaxaca, Mexico
I came here with a guide to see Rivera's first wall mural, The Creation, and fell in love with Orozco! this is a great place to visit if you're interested in the great muralists of the 1920's I found I needed a guide to help me with the history of the Mexican Revolution. I then came back to my hotel and read up some more at night. This is so rich in social art...and to me this is also very relevant art for our current times.There is a lot of focus on the disparity between the extremely wealthy few and the rest of us.
2. Museo del Templo Mayor
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4.5 based on 4,327 reviews
The ruins of the temple the Aztecs believed to be center of the universe.
Reviewed By murali8121 - Kochi (Cochin), India
Located in the historical centre next to the Metropolitan Cathedral and the national Palace. Open 9.00 - 5.00 except Mondays Entry ticket 80 pesos Time required to see two hours and more depending on interest The temple construction began around 1325 and was rebuilt multiple times. The Spanish partly destroyed the temple to make way for a cathedral in 1521. Templo Mayor was built as the main temple in the ancient capital city of Tenochtitlan for worshipping the God of war Huitzilopochtli, and Tlaloc, god of rain and agriculture, on top of pyramids with separate staircases. Do not miss the museum behind the excavations which exhibit plenty of the findings in several floors.
3. Museo Nacional de Artes
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4.5 based on 842 reviews
This museum has a huge collection of artwork ranging from ancient times to the present. The most important collection of Mexican art.
Reviewed By Thebinkers - Raleigh, United States
We really enjoyed this museum. It’s a beautiful building with an interesting collection of Mexican art from the 20th and 21st centuries. There were few visitors.
4. Museo Nacional de San Carlos
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4.5 based on 70 reviews
This small museum is connected with the famous San Carlos Academy, the art school which Diego Rivera attended.
Reviewed By DavidTAC - Calgary, Canada
Without a doubt this was my favourite small museum in the city. Housed in an elegant former palace of the Marqués de Buenavista, most of the art is found in the upper half of the building. The art dates from the 14th to 18th centuries and was part of the San Carlos art academy. True many are lesser known artists but their quality is high. The Lucas Cranach the elder painting of Adam and Eve is worth seeing as well as the beautiful Frans Hals painting of a man. If you want to truly relax, see some beautiful art, enjoy a coffee in a beautiful courtyard please see this museum. Just west of Alameda park and west three blocks from Paseo de la Reforma.
5. Franz Mayer Museum (Museo Franz Mayer)
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4.5 based on 441 reviews
The Museum Franz Mayer Is a cultural trust administered by the Bank of Mexico, with a Board established by the German philanthropist and collector Franz Mayer. For 32 years, this non-profit institution has been dedicated to preserve, research and present an extensive collection of books, paintings, and decorative arts which constitute Franz Mayer’s legacy, as well as other important collections, such as the Collection of Popular Art by Ruth D. Lechuga and William Spratling. The museum is located in a unique 16th century building in the Historic Center of Mexico City, which belonged to the order of San Juan de Dios and functioned as a hospital until 1966. The Franz Mayer Museum encourages innovation and creativity through researching, preserving and presenting art and design present in its permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. Furthermore, the museum seeks to be an institution of excellence that provides experiences of knowledge and enjoyment to all publics, contributing
Reviewed By HCmundo - Dublin, Ireland
Professionally organized museum of decorative arts featuring ceramics, textiles, furniture and objects d’art in cloister/ancient hospital adjacent to church. Well done temporary exhibition of ‘indigo’ use in textiles and porcelain (azulejos tile). Small space also featured university student art on second level. Covid safe protocols in place and friendly docents, but go early to avoid crowds even at a sana distancia. Cafe in open, airy courtyard with a small garden and fountain is wonderful spot for a contemplative coffee or relaxing beer. Small but lovely gift shop.
6. Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso
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4.5 based on 525 reviews
This recently restored old college, established by Jesuits in 1588, now hosts various exhibitions.
Reviewed By ScoopTraveler - New York City, United States
For anyone interested in Diego Rivera and Mexican muralism, this is not be be missed, though I would put it after the Office of Education.
7. Museo de Cera de la Ciudad de Mexico
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4.5 based on 785 reviews
Located in an old mansion, this museum chronicles the history of Mexico's capital city from the time before European contact to present day.
Reviewed By MagaliM698 - Mexico City, Mexico
Did the 3 attractions and spend around 2 hours. Our daughter 5 years like it, and we make a lot of fun pictures. Was not too busy for a Saturday so we really enjoy.
8. Palacio de Bellas Artes
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4.5 based on 10,780 reviews
This historic white marble building serves as both the city's top performance hall and an art museum.
Reviewed By mhex2 - London, United Kingdom
If you have the chance to catch the folk dance troupe at the palace, it's a worthwhile show (beautiful dancing and great music) and you'll also see the amazing stained glass curtain in the theatre!
9. Museo Antiguo Palacio de Iturbide
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4.5 based on 160 reviews
Built in the 18th century, this large home provides visitors a look a traditional baroque architecture.
Reviewed By Cabra - London, United Kingdom
Built for colonial nobility, it now houses a wide variety of exquisite works of art and it’s free. There are lots of different crafts, pottery, leather, fabric, sculpture and there should be something here for everyone.
10. Museo Biblioteca Palacio Postal
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4.5 based on 100 reviews
The headquarters of the city's postal service, this huge castle-like structure is a striking architectural site.
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